A Warrior’s Second Chance novel Chapter 413

ALEXANDER I stepped into the room expecting silence. Instead, I caught movement. Faye’s hand dropped too quickly, like she had been caught doing something she didn’t want seen. Her body angled away from me at the same time–subtle, but obvious enough for me to register immediately. My attention narrowed. Something was wrong. “Faye,” I called her name carefully, keeping my tone even. “What is it?” She didn’t answer right away. That alone told me enough. I took a step closer. Her shoulders were slightly tense, like she was holding something in place with effort alone. Her breathing was controlled, but not natural. Controlled in the way someone tries to pretend they are fine when they are anything but. “What are...